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Grizzlies small forward Jeff Green shared the team scoring lead with two other players Friday, putting up 15 points on 5 of 13 shooting in his team's 90-89 loss to the Timberwolves in Minnesota.

The Grizzlies combined to shoot 52.2 percent in the game, but with only 69 shots attempted, they were unable to beat the now-10-win Timberwolves on the road. Green also recorded three rebounds and two assists in 31 minutes of action in the loss. The Grizzlies will try to bounce back Sunday against the Hawks.

Grizzlies small forward Jeff Green scored a team-high 21 points on 8 of 18 shooting in his team's 106-96 win over the Magic Friday.

All five Memphis starters scored in double digits Friday, but it was Green pacing the team in scoring in his second game with the Grizzlies while playing 31 minutes off the bench.

''He's learning how to play off other guys,'' coach Dave Joerger said of Green after the game, per the Associated Press. ''He's a good cutter, (coming) out of being a smart player and playing a good cutting system in college. That's kind of where he made his money tonight.''

Green also delivered five rebounds, two assists and one block in the win. ''Adding a guy like Jeff just gives us that much more versatility,'' point guard Mike Conley, who missed his first game of the season Friday, said. ''He can come off the bench and play three, play four, he's athletic, a lot of things we've been looking for in a player. He fills that void.''

The three-team trade announced Monday between the Celtics, Pelicans and Grizzlies is official after all players completed their physicals Tuesday, WHBQ Memphis reports.

With all the physicals in, Grizzlies forward Jeff Green and guard Russ Smith are available to play against the Nets in Brooklyn Wednesday. Celtics guard Austin Rivers and forward Tayshaun Prince will be available for Wednesday's game against the Hawks. Pelicans guard Quincy Pondexter is eligible to face the Pistons in Detroit Wednesday as well.

Newly acquired swing man Jeff Green has yet to play for the Grizzles, but could make his debut Wednesday when they take on the Nets. What should Fantasy owners expect from him in his new role?

Green isn't the type of player who can be a solid Fantasy contributor in any situation, because he doesn't really do a whole lot. You can use him when he is getting plenty of shots, but if he's not scoring 15-plus points per game, what are you getting from Green that dozens of other players can't give you. Just look at his 2012-13 season: 12.8 points, 3.9 rebounds, 1.6 assists, 0.9 3-pointers.

The question with Green in Memphis is where are his shots going to come from? The Grizzlies have Mike Conley, Marc Gasol and Zach Randolph taking 41.6 shots per game combined, and nobody else on the team averages more than 8.5. If Green is the fourth option offensively, it's hard to see him doing much to maintain Fantasy relevance, at least as a starter.

There's no reason to just outright drop Green right now, but he's definitely going to lose value. I would still stash Green, because he'll make for great insurance for Randolph, who has already missed an extended stretch this season. However, you probably won't be able to rely on him as a Fantasy starter as long as Randolph is healthy.